Last night’s Beatlemania season opener at the Levitt Pavilion was notable for 2 things:
- An SRO/sitting-in-the-library-parking-lot crowd, perhaps the largest in the Levitt’s 38-year-history, and
- The number of people who got there in mid-afternoon, plopped down some chairs and blankets to reserve their spots, then disappeared until shortly before showtime.
It’s a practice that goes against the 1st-come, 1st-served ethos of the Levitt, one “06880” reader suggested.
It’s also a practice that’s been elevated to a fine art at Compo Beach, where blatantly ignored signs clearly state: “Unattended picnic tables may not be reserved.”
As the 4th of July weekend — prime picnic time — approaches, here’s a friendly reminder: If you want to stake out prime territory, send a human being to sit there.
Though the chance of Westporters actually heeding that rule is about as strong as “06880” telling the weather to be perfect for Friday’s fireworks.
Do you see anyone picnicking?
